Weather: Milder Temps Today
By Geoff Bansen
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Many across the Delaware Valley are stepping outside to a milder morning. Unfortunately, there are also some light showers around. Those will be pushing through during the morning commute and any fog will quickly dissipate, leaving mainly cloudy skies for the remainder of the day. Another brief shower may pass through later in the day as well. The milder temperatures are certainly welcomed further to the north and west where icy conditions were reported in many spots yesterday, causing some hazardous travel.
Heading into tomorrow, expect temperatures to run 5-10 degrees cooler on average. Despite the chillier feel, we will see our nicest sky conditions of the week as the sun makes a return appearance. Don't get too used to it though. On Friday a disturbance will begin to approach from the west, and as a result more clouds will be back in the picture. Rain then moves in for the majority of the weekend; after last week's pleasant weekend that was great for setting up the holiday decorations, indoor activities are preferred for this coming Saturday and Sunday. Fortunately, temperatures will not be nearly cold enough for any white weather. Taking an extended look ahead, no major winter weather is expected through the end of next week, with temperatures at or slightly below average.
In the pacific, Hagupit is nearing super typhoon status as it continues to strengthen. An already powerful storm, it is currently on a westward track that has it headed straight for the Philippines. One model (European) forecasts this storm to continue on it's current path, directly impacting the country, while another (Global) has Hagupit curving to the northeast and away from land. What is fascinating to note is that these two scenarios could directly impact out area later this month. If Hagupit heads west and does not curve east of Asia or is delayed in doing so, the return to that persistent frigid air that we in the U.S. during November may be delayed until Christmas or later. If not, we may need the heavy coats again earlier than that.
On This date In Weather History:
1957 -- 7.0" of snow fell, beginning on the 3rd and ending on the 4th, making it one of the earliest snowstorms producing 4" or more.